SWISS LUBE
The magazine for the machining industry
With our new magazine, we aim to offer exciting insights into the machining industry, highlight connections, and shed light on background information.
Articles
AI and the role it plays in machining
The achievements of artificial intelligence (AI) are not stopping at the machining industry. In the area of quality control, AI models are already providing valuable services in many companies. However, the range of applications in complex machining processes could expand even further.
I want to show that anything is possible
Ever since he had a motorbike accident at the age of 14, Nigel Bailly has been in a wheelchair. These days, the Belgian races in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo and GT3 category and has even taken part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. But the cars have to be modified specifically to allow him to pursue his passion. This requires the right partners.
Machining titanium – Massive increase in tool life
Titanium components are critical in the aerospace industry, but machining them presents significant challenges. Now, a close collaboration between a manufacturer of machining centers, a toolmaker, and a coolant specialist has led to remarkable improvements.
Shortage of skilled workers
For years, the technical industry has been struggling with a shortage of skilled workers. Automation, modern employer branding, and efforts to recruit young talent may help, but they will not solve the problem completely. Yet the doyen of the industry remains optimistic.
Coolant has a major impact on the quality of the final product
I’ve never known such extensive support. In Blaser, we have found a partner that really cares about its product… Blaser has made us see coolant not as a necessary evil, but as an additional tool.